Before joining the DOJ, Jonathan Gross was an outspoken attorney for Jan. 6 defendants. The Justice Department announced Gross’ hiring in June, noting that he would join the Civil Rights Division. On Sunday, Martin told Fox News that he is leading a “fulsome investigation” into the government’s handling of Capitol riot prosecutions. Gross: Jan. 6 prosecutors “no different” than Nazi doctor Josef MengeleAfter Trump won the 2024 election, Gross appeared on several podcasts. The Justice Department broadened the scope of the Jan. 6 pardons to include gun and drug charges not directly connected to the Capitol riot.